The Razorbacks' awful year. Wal-Mart under scrutiny. The GOP takes control. Dillard's, Murphy and growing banks. Arkansas Business takes its annual look at the most important business stories in Arkansas that took place during 2012.

The Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport held a job fair for local employees of Hawker Beechcraft, which is shutting down its completions center at Adams Field. Includes video.

If you’re about to move to here, or just thinking about it, current business related issues will give you insight into the region. Use the following topics to form your own opinions about the area, and once you’re here, you’ll not only have the foundation you need to ask informed questions, but also have an understanding of the inner workings and how they’ll affect you.